Short haul winter sun

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Any recommendations other than the Canaries? We went to Gran Canaria in January and it was JUST warm enough for a pool holiday (low 20s).

Just wondering if there is anywhere else we can go that might be slightly warmer?

Cyprus or Egypt (about 4 hours on the plane, possibly 5 to Sharm el Sheikh).
Would Dubai count as short haul? (Unsure of the flight time,)

I don’t think Cyprus would be warm enough - we went once in April and it was low 20s.

Maderia?

Tunisia, Morocco

No, it's just not possible!
Caribbean/ Dubai is closest for proper winter sun.

Dubai, Jordan, Abu Dhabi, Egypt ( won’t go as had a horrible experience) - don’t like Dubai either, but if all you want is warm, flash accommodation and a pool it will fit ok.

@PropertyD Madeira wouldn’t be any warmer than the Canaries in January. OP if you want heat in January you’re not going to get it in Europe.

It’s all about geography! You cannot magic up warm sun in the northern hemisphere within short haul distance. It’s that simple. Dubai is around 6 hour flight. Egypt on the Nile is more interesting.

Dubai if you want to go to a shopping centre in the desert.

Egypt if you want to go to a hell hole.

I'd go a bit further and fly to Cape Town.

Essourira, Morocca.

Cape Verde if your counting 6 hours as short haul

I went to Malaga in November. It was abut 25 and very pleasant. That's hot enough for me anyway.

January is impossible in Europe - we had 29 degrees in Cyprus end of October though. Essouria won't be hotter than the Canaries in Jan - it depends if you're set on January. If so then Dubai/Caribbean/Mexico.

Marrakech. Cold at night but day times are lovely.

@Hyperion100Whats wrong with the Nile cruisers? We enjoyed ours?

I’ve been to costa del Sol many times in winter months (nov, Jan,feb,March) it’s not warm enough to swim but hardly ever needed a coat in the daytime and usually come back with a tan and a few extra pounds around the midriff! Quick flight and excellent public transport.

@Gall10 yep it’s often about 19 degrees and sunny on Kate autumn and winter or early spring -just like a very very nice day in April/May in uk -really depends what people want, if you want to be lying out on sun beds and going in pools you are going to be looking at 5 hours minimum - in all fairness I’ve been to canaries at that time and it was also only around 20 to 22 and not always pool weather - so not much in it .

We’ve spent New Year in Tenerife and it’s been mid to low 20s. Lovely. Just make sure the hotel has a heated pool.